Insecurity won’t overshadow efforts at supporting vulnerable Nigerians: Tinubu

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reassures Nigerians of his administration’s determination to intensify efforts at tackling security challenges across various parts of the West African country

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Lagos, restated his administration’s determination to intensify efforts at tackling challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country.

Tinubu assured Nigerians of the safety and well-being of citizens, as highlighted in the meetings recently held during his state visit to the United Kingdom (UK).

President Tinubu, said this while hosting Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 State Governors in his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr.

The Nigerian leader said he had followed up on support for modern security interventions with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated President Tinubu also said: “Your presence here today and the number show your sincerity, commitment and value for friendship and togetherness.

“The next phase of our struggle is staring us in the face, and that is the challenge of insecurity in the country.”

Tinubu stated: “I am making all the efforts to ensure that we collectively share the joy of our victory over tyranny.

“Insecurity is an enemy of development, progress, and prosperity. I am glad you are all mindful of the challenge.”

The President further noted: “For me, I have committed to strengthening further the contacts and networks that are necessary.

“One of the major discussions in the United Kingdom was on equipment and support.

“I can report to you that yesterday, again, I had a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron.

“They are collaborating with us for equipment and support. I am also making frantic efforts to contact other nations.”

It is recalled President Tinubu and First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu, last Friday, returned to Nigeria from a three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom, where King Charles III and Queen Camila hosted them.

The President also held a meeting with the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, before his return to Nigeria for the Eid-el-fitr.

He had said: “We should care more for the vulnerable. I know this Middle East crisis will spike inflation and affect our purchasing power.

“The labour union and others will be gearing to ask us to support more due to the effect of the Middle East war and crisis.”

President Tinubu, therefore, urged the visiting State Governors to remain steadfast and resilient in translating their ideas and visions into policies and programmes that directly impact citizens’ livelihoods.

He as well urged them to support the Federal Government in tackling the “tyranny” of criminals in the country.

President Tinubu advised the governors to provide further incentives to cushion the inflationary impact of the war in the Middle East on energy and transportation prices.

The President thanked Vice-President Shettima, for the condolence visit to Borno State.

He assured the Vice-President that the people of the state would experience stronger protection through new technology.

In his remarks, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), lauded the President for his intervention in the states with the visionary Renewed Hope Agenda.

Governor AbdulRazaq stated: “On behalf of my colleagues, the governors, we bring your excellency, season greetings from the people of our various states.

“We thank the Almighty God for His mercies that saw us through the month of Ramadan.

“We pray that the Almighty God will see us through the period of Lent, and grant us sustainable peace.”

The Chairman of NGF also congratulated President Tinubu on his successful State Visit to the United Kingdom, and the investment agreements reached therefrom recently.

AbdulRazaq said: “While our mission has been to have a good relationship with the United Kingdom, the State Visit, first in 37 years, is bold and significant.

“It speaks to new levels of relationship with Nigeria, and we thank you for it.

“Together, we must see that the issue of insecurity comes to an end.”

The Kwara Governor also stated: “Regarding State Police, discussions are ongoing with various security agencies led by the National Security Adviser, and the NGF has made its contributions.

“The NGF will take the document to the National Assembly to see how we can have a legislative framework for the state police.”

Governors at the meeting are Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Imo State; Alex Otti, Abia State; Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State; Douye Diri, Bayelsa State; Hyacinth Alia, Benue State; Bassey Otu, Cross River State; Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State; Francis Nwifuru, Ebonyi State; Monday Okpebholo, Edo State; Peter Mbah, Enugu State; Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State; and Umar Namadi, Jigawa State.

Other State Governors in the meeting with President Tinubu are Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State; Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina State; Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi State; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State; Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State; Caleb Mufwang, Plateau State; Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State; Agbu Keffas, Taraba State; Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State.

The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, was also at the meeting.

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